I keep running when I see soldiers chasing us on the roofs. A clock tower stood in front of me. I started to run faster, then jumped. I gripped the clock tower—one hand on the wall and the other carrying the princess. I launch us up and land on the roof. On the ground level, soldiers surrounded the tower from front to back. Xianock jumps and lands on the top, smiling sinisterly.

"I am going to throw you back to the palace.", I whispered to her.

"Wait, what?! No!" she whispered to me.

"Fine, I'll throw you behind me to the next building. When you land, run for it, and try not to get caught".

"Okay, I love you." She kissed me, and I started to twirl. I threw her to the small building behind us. She rolls and gets up to run. I turn back to Xianock as he punches me. I dodge his next punch and low-sweep him. I lift my leg and stomp the roof. He rolled before I could hit him. He gets up and starts to throw punches. I dodged most of them. I uppercut, then spartan kick him off the tower. He fell off, but he landed on his feet. I jump down and look into his eyes. I grabbed my robe and removed the belt, and the short gown remained. He rushes at me, and we start to battle it out. I hit the tower wall.

Xianock kicks straight at me, and I duck in time. He kicks the wall, creating a large crack. He turns and tries to kick me in every way possible. One of the soldiers wasn't focusing. I grab his spear and stab Xianock with it. He freezes and looks down at his stomach. He looks back at me and smiles. He pushes his hands forward and knocks me back with pure force. He starts walking towards me. He pulls the spear out and throws it down. His stomach began to close the hole I made. "I can't die, ever.", he said.

"I made a deal with the devil to exchange rage and greed."

"Wait, you are doing this out of rage and greed from the devil?"

"No, I am doing this because I can, and it is fun!".

Xianock launches a mighty blow at me, and I dodge just in time. The strike creates a small crater in the ground. He rushes at me and continues to punch at me. He hits my stomach and pushes me back. I roll over and hop back up again. He sprays a force of powerful punches at me again. I only dodged one. Xianock grabs my neck, chokes, and lifts me. I try to kick him in the face, but he keeps moving his head, dodging them. Xianock put me down but was still gripping my neck. I kick his chest and fall to the ground. I look up and see a fast punch in my face; I roll and throw dirt at him. I charge in and start to bash him. He gives me a solid left hook. Getting thrown down, my legs get stunned. He starts to walk towards me with his eyes still closed.

I struggle to get up, "No. Do not interfere with this battle. I have won over 300 battles on my own, with my strength alone. I will be a failure if I lose now!". I start to cry.

The King looks down at me, "You are not a failure but a warrior—a warrior of the Colosseum and a warrior of Erososs. You did not win just because of your strength; you did because of your heart, your most potent weapon. So, I'll step off until things get ugly.

I look back at the King and smile, "Yes, your Highness!".

I finally get up and rush toward Xianock. We start to clash endlessly. I stun him for a while, so I hit him with a left, a right, and another left. I go for an uppercut, grab the broken spear, and walk toward Xianock. He puts his hand up. I stopped. He looks at me, "Please, I was wrong; spare me, please." I look at him in his eyes. I didn't want to believe him, but I took a chance. I drop the spear, and he rushes up at me. He swings his hand at me, and I trip backward. My leg and knee were cut too deeply I could not get up. Xianock looks at me and rushes at me. It was over.

A spear pierced through Xianock. He looks down and drops to the ground. He was dead, judging from all the blood loss. I looked up; the princess was standing the

At that moment, I fainted.

I woke up and noticed my surroundings were different. I was in a room with a large bed. The door from the far side opened, and the King emerged.

"Zechariah, are you feeling well?".

"Yes, I am fine, just a little light-headed.

"You will be better soon; just rest."

The princess emerged from the door, "Zechariah, you're awake!".

"Yes, thank you for saving me."

"I am sure you would have beaten Xianock yourself."

The King says, "I will leave you two alone." The door shuts.

The princess and I sit side by side on the bed, hands entwined.